Zoning, Planning and the Municipal Code
The Lakewood Municipal Code contains the current ordinances (as amended) that have been adopted by the Lakewood City Council.
Access the Municipal Code here.
If you need assistance accessing or navigating the Municipal Code, or would like to request an alternative format, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771, ext. 2200.
You may also contact the ADA Coordinator at ADACoordinator@lakewoodca.gov.
Some County of Los Angeles regulations, such as health, fire and building codes, have been adopted by the city and are included in the municipal code. You can find Los Angeles County codes on Municode.
Help with Lakewood's Municipal Code
Use these numbers for assistance with the Lakewood Municipal Code over the phone:
Email the City Clerk with general questions regarding the Lakewood Municipal Code at cityclerk@lakewoodca.gov.
State of California and Los Angeles County Building Codes
Lakewood has adopted the Los Angeles County Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Residential, Green and Existing Building Codes.
These are composed of the corresponding California codes and Los Angeles County amendments.
See the L.A. County code site
See the California building code site
State codes
Lakewood residents and business operators also are subject to state and federal laws.
California state codes: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Federal regulations: govinfo.gov.